Composer, cellist, and vocalist Able Selaocoe presents his genre-defying concerto Four Spirits, recorded live with the Aurora Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Collon. Commissioned by BBC Radio 3, Seattle Symphony and PhilZuid, Four Spirits reframes the concerto format through a rich tapestry of musical influences rooted in Selaocoe’s South African heritage. Singing in Sotho and Zulu, he interweaves ancestral melodies, improvisation, and rhythmic cello techniques in a deeply personal narrative.
There are few musicians with as unique a voice as cellist, composer, and vocalist Abel Selaocoe… and there are even fewer concertos like Four Spirits. Like much of his previous work, Selaocoe draws on his South African heritage heavily for inspiration, singing in Sotho and Zulu as he plays. It’s exciting, personal music throughout. An easy recommendation.
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